HOW MUCH TIME DOES THE PROGRAM TAKE?
JROTC classes are administered during the regular school day.
Optional participation in activities such as Color Guard, Drill Team, Physical Training Team and Rifle Team will require extra time, after school commitment and some commitments on the weekends at special events, much like other school sports programs.
The Color Guard(s) will be in the highest demand for participation in Civic Events throughout the community.
DOES THE STUDENT HAVE TO JOIN THE MILITARY AFTER HIGH SCHOOL?
NO. Participation in the JROTC program does NOT incur any obligated military service.
DOES IT COST MONEY?
NO and YES.
Uniforms and other necessary equipment are provided by the program to the cadets on a temporary basis during the school year. However, alterations to uniforms and dry cleaning for uniforms are the responsibility of the cadet and their parents/guardians.
Male haircuts are required "Every other week" (scheduled by SMI/MI) prior to Monday uniform inspections. Haircuts are the responsibility of the cadet and their parents/guardians.
Female hair/grooming standards (costs) are the responsibility of the cadet and their parents/guardians.
Dependent upon the number of field trips taken, there may be a nominal cost for participation in those trips (food, etc).
Voluntary events may require entry fees (Tough Mudders, Spartan Races, Charity 5K/10k Races, etc)
Drill Team and Rifle Team members will be required to purchase a MCJROTC collared dress T-shirt to be worn to/from competitions.
MCJROTC branded T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies etc. will be available for purchase. All sales go directly back into managing the MCJROTC program.
IS A SUMMER COMMITMENT INVOLVED?
As Cadets progress in rank, there will be USMC & MCJROTC sponsored leadership camps available to participate in.
These are not required events.
These camps normally take place during a two week period during summer break.
SUMMER LEADERSHIP CAMPS & OPPORTUNITIES: (Click link)
IS THE PROGRAM OPEN AND NON-DISCRIMINATORY?
Yes.
All are welcome and all are expected to follow the same code and conduct and maintain the required level of respect for everyone.